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NEXT GENERATION CAT FOR KARAKA LOGGING This Next Generation Cat 538LL forest machine is the first new arrival for Manawa Owens at Karaka Logging. Manawa is now the third generation logging contractor in the family after his father Waa and grandfather Les, with the wider family present on a very special delivery day (pictured). The 538LL has been put to work by Manawa on fleeting and loading duties in his operation based in Lake Taupo Forest. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg.
NEW MACHINERY FOR BRC LOGGING BRC Logging has added an LS855E fitted with a Duxson falling head to its East Coast operation. They are stoked with the performance of this package.
KOMATSU PC 300LC-8 FOR MG LOGGING Matt and Olivia of Blenheim-based MG Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC-8 with a full active heavy duty forestry guarding package. It is fitted with a Satco 630H-2 felling head. Operator, Muzzy commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with his new Komatsu PC 300LC-8… “Heaps of track Power”. Pictured from left: Muzzy (operator), Ross Beattie, Grandad, Jadyn (Hercules), Bryce Cooper, Quinn Buckland, Matt Gale and John Kosar. Photographer: Olivia Smith.
NEXT GEN CAT FOR MAUNGAWARU LOGGING Maungawaru Logging has recently taken delivery of a new Next Gen Cat 336, which features a Woodsman 850 and PFS guarding, combining together to provide a full forestry package. The big unit has been put to work in the Tarawera Forest and operator feedback so far is that he’s very happy with the torque and power of the machine when processing. Machine sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.
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JOHN DEERE/DUXSON COMBO FOR BUNDI ROAD LOGGING The team at Bundi Road Logging in Greymouth are pictured with their new John Deere 959MH tracked harvester fitted with a Duxson FX142 felling head. Sold and supported by Matt Mills and the team at Drummond & Etheridge, Greymouth.
